Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant - Jacksonville Beach

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8.1 (674 reviews)
691 1st Street North , Jacksonville Beach , US

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beach location / direct beach access
Friendly, available 24/7 staff / excellent front desk
Historic charm / quaint atmosphere
Rooftop and views
Close to shops and restaurants / walking distance
Free coffee / included breakfast (when present)
Comfortable rooms reported by many
Cons:
Poor Wi‑Fi / unreliable internet
Construction / noise and disruption
Noise from events (sound travels into rooms)
Cleanliness issues: dust and reports of roaches
Parking difficulties and inconsistent parking availability
Basic/poor breakfast setup
Some uncomfortable furniture (sofa bed) and lack of balconies/patio
Rooftop lacks adequate seating; some areas feel unkept

Categories

Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple mentions of dust, roaches and rooms that feel 'old' and 'unkept' indicate below-average cleanliness and upkeep.
Service
9.4
Consistently positive comments: friendly staff, 24/7 availability, 'front desk personal was awesome' and respectful staff — strong service sentiment.
Location
9.5
Repeated praise for beach access, proximity to shops/restaurants and scenic location — location is a major strength.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms described as historic and quaint but also 'feels old', with uncomfortable sofa bed for some guests, stairs and no balconies for certain rooms; mixed-to-slightly-below expectations.
Amenities
6.7
Amenities are mixed: very poor Wi-Fi reported, rooftop is an asset but lacks seating, breakfast seating limited; some positives like free coffee but connectivity and setup issues lower this score.
Value for Money
8.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast is included but described as 'bone-basic' on folding tables and impacted by construction; reasonable but unimpressive F&B experience.
Overall Experience
9.6
Despite renovation/construction and some maintenance issues, many guests loved the historic charm, beach access and service, with several saying they'd return — overall experience is strongly positive.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 05:54

Property Description

Beachfront Elegance
Experience the charm of the 20s at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant, situated on Jacksonville Beach. Indulge in fresh seafood at the ocean-view terrace restaurant or savor tapas throughout the day.

Luxurious Accommodations
Relax in rooms adorned with unique wood-carved pieces and 20s’ style décor. Enjoy modern amenities like a minibar, TV, and radio. Upgrade to rooms with 4-poster beds or stunning Atlantic views.

Delightful Dining Options
Treat yourself to warm homemade bread and desserts at the Sunday brunch. Don't miss the variety of tapas and seafood delights at Casa Marina Restaurant.

Ready to experience beachfront luxury? Book your stay at Casa Marina Hotel & Restaurant for a memorable seaside getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAX

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 674 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 6.7
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Brittany • solo_traveller • us
7
Honestly, it was overall really good. The worst thing was simply the fact that the AC was nonexistent.
Pros:

I enjoyed how close it was to all the restaurants to the beach. The open bar and the view.

Cons:

No central AC and the fan in my room did not work. The fan in the sitting area works, but it was really hot.

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Miller • couple • us
7
Pros:

Breakfast was good but ice cold.

Cons:

Under repair.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • couple • us
8
Ok
Pros:

Close to the beach. Very roomy.

Cons:

Parking was bad. We had parking but so many people used it that wasn’t authorized to park and when we would come back after a day out we couldn’t park. Took us 30 minutes just to park. It was the worse. That would be the reason why we wouldn’t stay there again.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Kim • extended_group • us
10
Fantastic place- perfect location
Pros:

Right on the beach, perfect location for walking, enjoying local eateries, and watching the ocean!

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
Wonderful weather/Wonderful people
Pros:

The staff is very helpful and friendly.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Schienle • couple • us
8
Another great stay
Pros:

Location, location, location! I also really do like the older building, reminds me of a house I used to live in.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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LaTitia • solo_traveller • us
6
Cute hotel, but not what I was expecting
Pros:

I liked the location at the beach and the staff was friendly. The hotel had old school charm and was quaint. I liked that the staff was available 24/7.

Cons:

The internet connection was awful. It kept dropping and being disconnected, even after I said something to the staff and they tried to boost the signal. Both my phone and the TV had really terrible connection issues. The other big issue was the noise. On 2 occasions there was an event happening in the evening, and the volume of noise from it came through loud and clear in my room. Sound travels at this hotel quite well. Lastly, parking is difficult, especially on the weekends and evenings. This hotel does not have a dedicated parking lot and shares it with other businesses at the beach. I also noticed people who were obviously going to the beach parking in the lot.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • bb
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Sylvain • family_with_children • fr
7
Pros:

Emplacement top, style à l’ancienne

Cons:

Le canapé lit était très inconfortable

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Yaritza • extended_group • us
10
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Underwood • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Kristina • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • ge
9
I would come back after the construction is done. Front desk personal was awesome.
Pros:

Close to the beach

Cons:

Under construction

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Vanita • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great

Cons:

A little dust

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Suzanne • couple • us
8
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Binggeli Roger • solo_traveller • ch
10
Pros:

Top Lage und ein altes Gebäude mit Geschichte. Wird aber sanft Renoviert.

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Sally • couple • us
10
Loved it
Pros:

Historic

Cons:

Stairs, good have more pictures on room walls. Like Nextdoor but old beach look

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • us
2
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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Eduardo Jiménez • couple • pa
4
Looks nicer on the screen than it really is
Pros:

Location near the beach. Size was intimate. But that's it.

Cons:

The place was under construction and no one warned us. It is an old property and that's OK, but it FEELS old and unkept. The rooftop is a major asset but it lacks nice places to sit. The breakfast salon is large with vaulted ceilings.. could be a major asset but instead it has a few folding chairs and tables. Breakfast is bone-basic and served on folding tables. The front door is faded and full of major scratches. It's a shame because, again, it's supposed to look old but it could be majestic if it were well kept.

2026-06-09 • via Nuitee